78144 Contemporary Issues in Health Law

8cp
Requisite(s): 78100c Postgraduate Legal Research
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: L Houston

This subject deals with current issues in health law. The area of health is dynamic and ever evolving and the law must recognise the rapid developments and impact of new technologies, treatments and consider the future impact of current policies. Class discussion focuses on the need for regulation; the current systems in place; the responses to the ethical and legal dilemmas that may arise and the contribution that the law makes. Topics include the rapid advancement and future direction of medical technology; neuroscience and law; public health issues such as obesity, alcohol, pandemics; aged care and tobacco; responses to emergencies; drug policy and the effects on the health system; the pharmaceutical industry; International perspectives; discrimination and access to treatment; e-health and the cosmetic surgery industry.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Access conditions

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